Radio producer Brandon Tagoe faces chronic lateness due to recent string of problems and delays on New Jersey Transit. Commuters like Kanesha Hayes are frustrated with poor service despite fare hikes. Financial shortfalls and aging infrastructure plague NJT, leading to nightmare delays caused by various issues. NJT President Corbett acknowledges the problem and promises improvement. Help is on the horizon with new train cars and corporate tax hike to close budget gap. Major projects like the Hudson Tunnel Project aim to address long-standing issues, but completion is years away. Transit advocate Crawford emphasizes the importance of funding NJT as a necessary utility. Despite promises of improvement, riders remain skeptical and fear for the future. Amtrak and NJT pledge to boost maintenance following recent disruptions. Commuters like Dalbert Artiles remain pessimistic about the agency's ability to improve service.